The Retirement Thread

[Exlaser2]

Another famous climb done by my neighbours today I see!
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Good on them for doing a series of climbs. Very jealous of their fitness and their location. I have only done this type of climb once , did mont ventoux the year I was 50.
I took me 2 and three quarters of an hour to do 18 km at an average gradient of 8%. Think I could have walked the last few km to the summit faster than I cycled it lol . Thought I was going to die lol . It was a wonderful feeling to get to the top though. And coming down again , wow. . My overriding memory was thinking I was really going for on the way down when I hit 50mph, only to be overtaken by some kamikaze french cyclists as if I was standing still 😂😂😂

 

[gavroche]

I managed to do 37 miles this afternoon and got back just before the rain, with roads up to 14% incline, a killer for my old legs but did not walk.
Recovery until at least Friday now as forecast rain till then. I had the wind behind me on the way out and was doing 20 mph but of course, facing me on the way back and doing only 11 mph. Still managed an average of 12.6 mph. Satisfied with that.

 

[classic33]

I managed to do 37 miles this afternoon and got back just before the rain, with roads up to 14% incline, a killer for my old legs but did not walk.
Recovery until at least Friday now as forecast rain till then. I had the wind behind me on the way out and was doing 20 mph but of course, facing me on the way back and doing only 11 mph. Still managed an average of 12.6 mph. Satisfied with that.

Next time you'll leave the car and try it on your bike.

 

[screenman]

64 years and a bit, that is how long it has taken me to learn to enjoy the moment I am in, I can up till this year not remember a time when I was not flat out, what a waste.

 

[PaulSB]

Good grief it's cold here, rain and windy. We had a 123 mile ride planned for tommorow but that's been binned. Now meeting at 11.00 for a cafe run.

Got all my chores done. Bike is gleaming like a new pin. It was in a terrible state, should ride like a dream tomorrow.

I am nackered so it's a couple of beers and bed.

 

[Dirk]

64 years and a bit, that is how long it has taken me to learn to enjoy the moment I am in, I can up till this year not remember a time when I was not flat out, what a waste.

I figured that out in my 20s.

 

[screenman]

I figured that out in my 20s.

I never did, not up until this shutdown. My younger years were spent trying to get the best for the kids, it was a hard habit to break.

 

[classic33]

Where's OldWheels?

He'd a mainland medical appointment and not been heard from since.

 

[PaulSB]

Yep, that was two weeks ago, not been on CC since.......

 

[screenman]

A good morning all you guys, I hope all your dreams were good one's.

 

[Mo1959]

A good morning all you guys, I hope all your dreams were good one's.

I don't remember having any, probably because I still barely got any sleep! Bit dull and overcast here and the roads are damp so must have been a shower. Just a walk this morning.

 

[Dave7]

Guess what
Its still raining
Going to have another try at golf today. After last weeks disaster, having to come off after 12 holes on a hilly course, I am back to 9 holes on a flat course. TBH I am still not up for it but you have to keep trying dont you.......whats that saying.......nil ilegitimate carbarundum (dont let the b*stards grind you down).
I think the club house is open this week so might try a pint if the place isn't crowded.

 

[Paulus]

Morning all fellow members.
What to do today?
A long dog walk followed by a bimble on the bike and a stop at the local grocers for some fruit and vegetables on the way back.
I seem to have caught a summer cold. My nose is running. It's not the dreaded covid as I don't have any of the other symptoms.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees,

Awoke to find a cup of coffee (sorry Mo) on my bedside table courtesy of Mrs Tenkay. She's up before me for a change.
Today is filled with anticipation as the Veg box is due for delivery, and Wessex Water are due to arrive at 9:00 to fix a leaking supply pipe on our neighbours drive.
A man from Wessex Water arrived yesterday afternoon for a preliminary inspection. He told our neighbour that it could have taken a week before fixing due to a backlog, but as water was running down the path, and she had elderly neighbours, he'd prioritised the job.
After realising that he must be referring to Mrs Tenkay and I, I thought " cheeky barsterward", but then I smiled and shrugged my shoulders.

Have a lovely peaceful day folks 🚲🚶‍♂️🚶🏊‍♂️🌞

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning. Dull and overcast here and not exactly warm either.